REVIEW: ‘Oppenheimer’ an ‘American Prometheus’
Oppenheimer exceeds expectations with 13 Oscars and a powerful message in movie theaters and homes around the world. By Lylah Jakubiak In a crowded movie theater, darkness stretches across the screen. Suddenly, the audience is encapsulated by a rolling, roaring cloud of glowing fire that snakes across the black. The theater falls silent as they […]
Five ways to start achieving year-old goal of getting healthier during quarantine
By Emma Kilburg Most people made some kind of health goal during early quarantine, and whether the goal was to lose weight, eat more vegetables, or workout more, very few people actually achieved it. At the recent one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 lockdown, many people have been looking back at their former goals and assumptions […]
OPINION: Students should not return to in-person school full time
By Aubrey de Guzman With spring break coming up, controversy has been floating around regarding the return of in-person students at school. It is not the right choice for students to continue their courses fully in-person rather than remote or hybrid. The safety of all children is not ensured if they are allowed back in-person […]
Opinion: Cancel culture provides consequences but sometimes goes too far
By Katherynn Ramirez Nowadays “cancel culture” has grown tremendously. Groups of people are attacking and criticizing other people, businesses, movements, and items. Cancel culture can work in certain situations but it shouldn’t be brought into every problem. Cancel culture is all about giving consequences to those who do wrong. Sometimes in certain situations, these consequences […]
OPINION: Importance of human interaction
In a time of technological reliance and advancement, people do not have as much human interaction as there has been in the past. There are many benefits to cell phones and social media, but at the same time, they are creating a wall between conversation and face-to-face encounters. An article titled “The Importance of Human […]
OPINION: Why classic literature shouldn’t be required in schools
By Amanda Schmelder Classic literature written by Shakespeare and Dickens has been a staple in school curriculums for decades, but it’s time for a change. One problem with only having classics in the curriculum is that there is a severe lack of diversity with the authors and characters. Almost all of the classics are written […]
Top 10 Country songs in the past week
By Katherynn Ramirez Country music has made a great comeback in the past few months. Here are the top 10 songs this past week based off of Spotify’s charts. 1: “More Than My Hometown” – Morgan Wallen “More Than My Hometown” was placed on Spotify’s top country on May 19. This song is one […]
Top 5 safest states to visit for spring break
By Aubrey de Guzman Staying safe is the top concern for Americans during these tough times. The U.S. states to visit during spring break have been numbered based on safety. Things that were put into consideration were vaccination rate, testing rate, hospitalization rate, death rate, and transmission rate. Other issues to keep in mind would […]
OPINION: Why Chipotle is superior
By Abby Tutt There’s no better feeling of excitement than when someone says “let’s get Chipotle.” Everyone then drops what they’re doing just for that delicious and fresh bite of quality food. No other restaurant chain can compare to Chipotle’s food, quality, and ethical standards. When a customer first walks in to order they can […]
Opinion: ASL Should Be Taught in Batavia
By Katherynn Ramirez American Sign Language (ASL) is becoming something we see every day. Maybe you’ve seen it at the store, possibly the library, and most likely schools. This language should be taught throughout the entire district, state, and country more often. Most schools including Batavia only offer Spanish, Latin, French, and sometimes German. There […]
OPINION: The importance of extracurricular activities
By Sofia Bellafiore Extracurriculars have always been an important aspect of any school setting. Any activity that is not directly related to school would be considered an extracurricular. They allow students to do things that they love without the pressure of earning a good grade. Here at Batavia High School, there are for students to […]